The aptly named Tree of Life in Olympic National Park, Washington, challenges nature in a remarkable way. Suspended between two cliffs, with its viewable roots seemingly supplying it with life from no soil, the Tree of Life is a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of life. The Tree of Life is a Sitka spruce, a common tree in the Pacific Northwest. But this particular … [Read more...] about Life Finds a Way: The Tree of Life in Olympic National Park
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Dog who was in shelter for 10 years finally finds her forever home
All dogs dream of having a loving home of their own, but some wait much longer than others. Sadly, some dogs go nearly their whole lives without ever having a home. That was the case for one dog, who was in the shelter for 10 years — but now, she’s finally getting the good news she’s been waiting for. Bean, an 11-year-old black lab mix, has been in the care of the Animal … [Read more...] about Dog who was in shelter for 10 years finally finds her forever home
Postal worker finds dog bitten by copperhead snake, saves her life by rushing her to vet
Dogs and mailmen are usually thought of as mortal enemies, but recently one mail carrier saved a dog’s life in the most incredible way. Kelsey Proctor, of Buchanan, Georgia, is the owner of a beagle named Ginger. Recently, when she wasn’t home, a USPS worker rang her doorbell… and held up an urgent message from her phone: “Little beagle bit by copperhead.” That … [Read more...] about Postal worker finds dog bitten by copperhead snake, saves her life by rushing her to vet
Dog born with short spine and no neck finds a family to love him just the way he is
All dogs are beautiful in their own way, and are deserving of good, loving homes — even the ones that look a little unusual. Like one very unique dog born with no neck and half a spine, who struggled due to his differences but ultimately found the perfect home. Cooper, an American foxhound, has a genetic condition referred to as “short spine syndrome” in which his … [Read more...] about Dog born with short spine and no neck finds a family to love him just the way he is
Piglet escapes transport truck, gets rescued by troopers and finds a new forever home
A “lucky pig” named Pearl is now living her best life after getting loose from a transport truck and picked up by state troopers. According to WSYX, the pig fell off a transport truck on Route 35 in Columbus, Ohio. It’s not clear where the truck was heading, but it’s possible that it was heading for a slaughterhouse — meaning Pearl made a life-saving escape. Ohio … [Read more...] about Piglet escapes transport truck, gets rescued by troopers and finds a new forever home